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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumswhat happens to the Workers Compensation system?
Under the Affordable healthcare act?
Will it cause premiums to decline and injured workers only be paid for time off due to job related injuries?
I haven't heard anything about that.
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what happens to the Workers Compensation system? (Original Post)
onethatcares
Jul 2012
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SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)1. It shouldn't change anything
If someone is hurt on the job, then the employer (via Workman's Comp) should pay for the healthcare, not the employee.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)2. I don't think there is any change.
Maybe it will help reduce costs and premiums but I haven't heard anything about that either.
I suppose if we can show that it will help save employers money by cutting these costs it would make for a pretty good talking point.
JustAnotherGen
(31,980 posts)3. I hope not
If you provide crappy scaffolding and your employee breaks a leg when it falls - that's your insurance and your copayment - not theirs.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)4. Agree 100% n/t
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)5. Has nothing whatsoever to do with Workmen's Comp.
WillowTree
(5,325 posts)6. WorkERS Comp.
It hasn't been referred to as "Workmen's" for 20 years or more.